Cost-efficient solution for integrating the new HDMI-based AV equipment into receivers or home theater systems that are not equipped with digital audio decoderthrough using the multi-channel cable or fiber optic cable connection. Decodes uncompressed HDMI LPCM 7.1 or 5.1 into multi-channel analog surround sound for amp, receiver or powered speakers. 24-bit DAC with sampling rate up to 192 KHz for accurate bit-for-bit duplicate of sound. Enjoy the decoded audio output with directional sound effects. All sonic details are retained from the original HD feeds after the decoding. No HDMI output connection is required to receive audio from the analog and optical outputs. Supports all HD video inputs at 4Kx2K, 1080p, 1080i,720p, 576p and 480p. Supports new 36-bit digital video formats in deep color mode from 25MHz to 225MHz (12 bits/color). Easy front panel control with LED status indicators. Ultra high video amplifier bandwidth up to 2.25Gpbs/ 225 MHz to ensure sharp detailed images and fine audio quality. Supports pass-through of deep color, Lip-Sync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD MA and 3D information. Supports CEC. OPERATION AND CONNECTION: 1. Connect an HDMI cable from a DVD / Blu-ray player to the HDMI input port of the converter. 2. Connect an HDMI cable from the TV / monitor to the HDMI output port of the converter. 3. If you need digital audio, connect an optical fiber from the digital power amplifier to the SPDIF output port of the converter. 1. If you need analog audio, connect eight AV cables from the analog power amplifier to the analogTV / Monitor Audio output ports of the converter, the channel must match. If you want to connect to the TV or the stereo power amplifier, simply connect the FL / FR 2 ports, and switch to EDID mode in 2CH.